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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1946
Page
16
A Watervliet school class studies the Bill of Rights, reviewing amendments and civic duties under department guidance. The program includes a public address by local officials and remarks by community figures on American rights and responsibilities.
Discharged World War II veterans invited to Watervliet Post Rooms for a meeting at First Avenue and nearby streets. The post, part of Amterrenn Legion, plans activities including education and rehabilitation programs. Participants urged to attend as schedules and details remain unclear in the damaged copy.
Watervliet Schools plan holiday observances with Washington's birthday ceremonies led by Pitas C. Hinwood, superintendent, as the district notes no deliveries on the holiday and a remade program at Nations Bank of Water.
Watervliet men join the Navy University program at the naval institute staffed by the U.S. Armed Forces Institute. The program offers technical and academic courses for civilian, officer, and enlisted personnel serving with Marines or Navy. Participants pursue college degrees through courses and examinations administered by the institute.
The Watervliet Evening Unit held a meeting at the First Presbyterian Church led by Mrs Teresa Schwartzman. A new dressmaking group formed under Mrs Wittred Ronehard and a gravy making class will be announced next. March 27 meeting at Mrs Farnell’s home.
Students at Walut-Mie High School heard Arthur Cornelius Jr from the Toany office of the FBI discuss the Bureau’s work. He spoke on qualifications for appointment and described fingerprint identification.
Police ball events mark Watervliet tonight with Jack Fullerson's orchestra from 9 to 12. Chairman James F. McMaton organizes the affair at Polack Hall, Seventh Avenue and Twenty Fifth Street, with other club activities including a card party hosted by Mrs. Thomas Congilin Avants and social visits by Mrs. Blaisdel and guests.
In a coin column a reader asks about values for several pieces from the 17th to 19th centuries. The answer cites a 1900s style guide saying the two centavo and half dime pieces have values ranging from a few to several cents, with other coins like a 1670 Louis XIV or Navarre piece noted as rare or common depending on mint details.
Estate letters probate in Reisselek County naming Dora McEachron as deceased with guardianship and a balance of 821 neta for distribution. Healph 1 Mebvehpan of Hegslels Pally ad pxncates of Har only of tha ute Mort Heda his heal at font deren of jualeral set lament. Beneficiaries include Gertrude M Mosley and Karl 8 Memaehean, Norma HH Thompson of North Hor, with one share to a daughter or winged heir.
The Washington community marks a birthday, causing public schools and post offices to adjust hours. Most deliveries will resume as usual after a quiet day, with the Troy Record and The Times Record noted in local notices. Pearl E Roberson and Jane H Datheim are listed among recipients and readers.
Article reports wage raise for salaried workers at the Watervliet steel plant following a labor dispute. The measure targets those not covered by prior weekly boosts, with production resuming after a recent strike settlement. Payment changes and onset dates are discussed by company superintendent Mr. Dovlite Ue and plant management.
Residents petition Mayor O Dwyer to restore the historic Sixth Avenue name in Manhattan. Activists argue long usage by locals and business owners supports reverting to the original title, despite current signage.
George Hartzell, a Tavleanian road engineer for a major company, will tout a new project this Saturday in filing.
In Mount Vernon parish actions, St Paul’s Vestry arranged a one room apartment for a returning veteran, converting a former space after church secretary Adele Hooley noted the lack of a home. The move comes as local service groups, including the Service League and Mothers’ Club, hold meetings and plan card parties at various community venues while noting weather-related postponements.
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